ADVANCED COMPUTER SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Manages computer systems and networks for laboratories, government organizations, small businesses, and large companies across a variety of industries.
Career Details
Skills
Students in Advanced Computer System Administrator are trained in the following subject areas:
- Network infrastructure, fundamentals, monitoring, and management
- Configuring hardware and applications, network connectivity, access to resources, and mobile computing
- Active directory
- Workstation configuration and deployment
- Monitoring and maintaining servers and systems
- Configuring backup and recovery
- Green IT technologies, tools, and standards
- Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ certification (Optional)
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete one of Job Corps' basic Information Technology career technical training programs.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Have a positive attendance and progress record.
- Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
- Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
- Complete a successful phone, in-person, or videoconference interview.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Advanced Computer System Administrator Numbers to Know
$73K
National average earning potential for this career
Completion times vary by training area. Check with your admissions advisor.
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Critical thinking
Dependability
Independence
Professionalism
